September 01, 2026, 07:31 PM
FredwardHorrible No Good Very Bad Day
That started out so well. Went for a walk early this morning before it got hot. A cat crept up behind me and "slapped' my ankle. I ignored it and kept walking. Another slap. And another. Finally, I sat on the curb and she climbed into my lap for a few minutes of pets.
The rest of the day was dog shit that doesn't bear discussing.
September 01, 2026, 07:37 PM
old rugged crossCats are so cool

September 01, 2026, 08:09 PM
Pipe SmokerYour cat now? Hope so!
September 01, 2026, 10:45 PM
tatortoddAs a teen, we had a very playful cat. Little monster's two specialties:
the bed time attack when you're walking to your bedroom half asleep. Out of nowhere paws latched around ankle and playful nibble on Achilles tendon. So much for being half asleep.
the stairway attack when you're coming up the stairs. One side was a railing and she'd come sliding under the bottom rail and take a playful swipe at you. Just as quick as she slid under the rail she'd be back on her feet, back arched, and ready to play. She loved it when you stopped and counterattacked with your arm through the railing.
Most cats slow down at 3 or 4 years old, but she still was playful until age 8.
September 01, 2026, 11:24 PM
sigmonkeyFriend, if things went south, that you took time to post, even if cryptic, says a great deal about your heart and soul.
My email is in my profile.
Have ears, will listen.
(a Robert A. reference, if you Grok)
September 02, 2026, 07:44 AM
GraniteguyHave you seen the movie Fallen ?

September 02, 2026, 08:52 AM
jehzsa
September 02, 2026, 11:10 AM
V-Tailquote:
Originally posted by Fredward:
A cat crept up behind me and "slapped' my ankle.
An Ace Hardware store that I used to visit regularly (I was a supplier), had a cat that liked to lurk on a shelf and reach out and smack people who walked by on that aisle.